Cuilags

Cuilags is a peak in Orkney Islands, Scotland and has an elevation of 1,427 feet. Cuilags is situated nearby to the locality Flaga, as well as near Green Hamars.

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Places of Interest

Highlights include Ward Hill and Hoy, Braebister.

Ward Hill

Peak

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Ward Hill is a hill on the island of Hoy in Orkney, Scotland. It lies at the north of the island between Moaness and Rackwick, and is the highest point in both Orkney and the Scottish Northern Isles at an elevation of 481 m.

Hoy, Braebister

Archaeological site

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Hoy, Braebister is an archaeological site.

Cra’as Nest

Museum

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Cra’as Nest is a museum.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Rora Head and Stromness.

Rora Head

Locality

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Rora Head is a locality.

Stromness

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Stromness is a port on the Mainland of the Orkney Islands, with a population of roughly 2200. To the Vikings, Straumsnes meant the headland just south, where a fierce tide rips between Scapa Flow and the Atlantic; get past that and you came safely into Hamnavoe or "peaceful harbour" where the town now stands.